Strategic Diversity PlanMinnesota State Mankato is committed to promoting diversity and continues to move forward in implementing this strategic priority at all levels of the University. We have a responsibility to acknowledge and respect diversity, as it is an essential component of a quality educational environment. Diversity enhances the educational process as it enriches us personally and professionally, it fosters good citizenship, and develops strong communities that maximize the potential of its members. Diversity promotes economic prosperity as it prepares globally-oriented citizens who can compete successfully in an interconnected global economy and who can work effectively with persons of different backgrounds. At Minnesota State Mankato, we care about diversity because we want to foster an actively engaged and inclusive learning and working community based upon civility, trust, integrity, and respect. We care about diversity because each of us—students, staff, faculty, and administrators— need a safe and respectful place to learn and to work